Proof
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsWe take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.
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100 Proof: The Dark Ages (Episode 5)
July 03, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe 1950s to the 1990s are often dubbed as the cocktail's Dark Ages where drinks like Long Island Iced Teas and Midori Sours reined supreme. The drinks from this time are often reviled or ridiculed, but they made important contributions to cocktail history, too. In this episode: How TGI Fridays, Madonna, and the Cosmopolitan helped define this era of the American cocktail. Further Reading: A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson "1970s Ockctails & Disco Drinks" Difford's Guide "Histor...
100 Proof: Prohibition (Episode 4)
June 27, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWas Prohibition really the Gilded Age utopia that it's made out to be? In this episode: Cocktail innovation happening in unlikely places under unlikely circumstances. We feature the Bees Knees and the Bloody Mary. Further Reading: A Spiritous Journey by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller "A Study of the Great Immoralities: Saloons in Chicago Before WWI" Ohio State University "Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin" The Mob Museum Lost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes From a Bootlegger's Manual...
100 Proof: The Golden Age of Cocktails (Episode 3)
June 20, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHow did the Industrial Revolution, immigration--and maybe Winston Churchill's mother--give rise to the Golden Age of cocktails in America? We explore the story of the Martini, the Manhattan, and the Daiquiri. Make yourself a cool Gin Martini with our customizable recipe. Further Reading: A Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller Difford's Guide for Discerning Drinkers Imbibe! by David Wondrich Rise of Industrial America, 1876 to 1900, Librar...
Buy Me Some Biryani and Cracker Jacks
June 06, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThe Cricket World Cup started this week, and fans in New York are celebrating the wickets, the fast bowlers, and biryani. How did the rice dish become the meal of the match? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid reports. (100 Proof will be back on June 20.) Make Biryani at home with our tested recipe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
100 Proof: The Dawn of the American Cocktail (Episode 2)
May 30, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhere does the word "cocktail" come from? Who invented it? We explore these questions and the backstories of two drinks from America's early days as a nation: The Mint Julep and the Sazerac. (Special thanks to Joe Gitter and Yiorgos Tsivranidis for their voice acting in this episode.) Try making our Mint Julep and Sazerac recipes at home! Further Reading: "A Brief History of Bitters" Smithsonian Magazine by Peter Smith Difford's Guide for Discerning Drinkers Drink & Learn "Th...
100 Proof: It Wasn't Always Like This (Episode 1)
May 23, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week, we kick off Proof's first-ever miniseries. Episode 1 explores how we got to our modern cocktail renaissance. Why were cocktails in the 90s and early 2000s shells of the well-crafted drinks we see today? It took a renegade group of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to resurrect drinks from the cocktail's heyday. Hosted by Cook's Country Editor-in-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin, and reported by Proof's managing producer, Yumi Araki. Looking for a new cocktail shaker? We've tes...
Introducing 100 Proof: Our Miniseries on the American Cocktail
May 13, 2024 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBEven before the Stone Age, our ancestors were thinking about what happens when we combine one flavor with another, both in the primordial kitchen and behind the prehistoric bar. Fast-forward to today, and the carefully crafted cocktail is all around us. But what if we told you it wasn’t always this way? Welcome to Proof's first-ever miniseries: 100 Proof: The Journey of the American Cocktail. Over six episodes, we’ll look at the rise and fall--and subsequent resurgence--of the Amer...
The Unavoidable Ingredient
May 02, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBCan saliva change the way our food tastes? Does it affect our cooking? In our Season 16 finale, reporter Jacklyn Kim digs into the unexpected ingredient that we end up adding to every meal. Proof will be back later in May with a 6-part miniseries on the history of cocktails! Until then, stimulate your taste buds and break out the cast iron with the Test Kitchen recipe for Cast Iron Margherita Pizza. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here...
A (Wooly) Mammoth of A Meal
April 25, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBIn 1951, the Explorer's Club hosted an extravagant banquet that had 250,000-year-old woolly mammoth on the menu. The dinner raised eyebrows back then as it does now. What does it mean to seek out "exotic" foods? Why do we do it? And was it really wooly mammoth that was on the menu? Reporter Doug Mack digs in. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
The River That Feeds Us
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWe're headed to the riverbanks of the Magdalena River to experience a Colombian tradition of eating stew, called the paseo de olla. Journalist Camilo Garzón shares how the mighty river and the stew have been at the center of Colombia's past and present. Hear more of Camilo's work at Cuentero Productions. Invite some friends over to enjoy Colombia's signature three-meat stew, Sancocho at home with our tested recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital s...
Boycotting Your Favorite Food
April 11, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWhat happens when you have to boycott your favorite food? Reporter Makepeace Sitlhou travels to her home to North East India to confront this reality with her favorite dish: The Manipuri Thali. Heads up: This episode includes descriptions of violence. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It’s All Greek Salad to Me
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe kick off Season 16 with a new episode that traces Horiatiki, or the Greek salad's journey from Athens to American tables. Our reporter digs into how tax evasion shaped the humble Horiatiki, and how a star ingredient wasn't incorporated until much later than you might think. Check our top picks for Feta Cheese to make your own Horiatiki at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Conan O'Brien on Your Mama’s Kitchen Podcast
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBBefore we return next week with new episodes of Proof, we're sharing an episode of Your Mama’s Kitchen, a podcast about cuisine and culture, ingredients and identities, and the meals and memories that make us who we are. In this episode, host Michele Norris interviews TV’s funniest redhead, Conan O’Brien. The comedian talks about how he first learned to be funny at the kitchen table. We also learn about why Halloween is his favorite holiday, and he reveals his favorite childhood mea...
From The Sporkful: ANYTHING'S PASTABLE
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week, we're bringing you the first episode from a new, four-part series from our friends at The Sporkful. Host Dan Pashman shares the inside story of creating his first cookbook, Anything’s Pastable — from the highs and lows of recipe testing, to a research trip across Italy, to the agonizing decisions over the design of the cover. By the end, you'll never look at a cookbook the same way again. Episode 2 is available in The Sporkful feed right now! See if Dan is visiting a ci...
Award Winners: Should I Get My Lobster High?
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWe wrap up awards season with our Signal Award-Winning episode that asks: Will hot-boxing a lobster before it's cooked alleviate its pain? Science reporter Sarah Vitak takes us to a lobster shack in Maine to find out. Bring a taste of Maine home and make your own New England Lobster Rolls. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Award Winners: Sakura and the Wild Boars
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBAuthor Hannah Kirshner takes us on a captivating journey into the woods of rural Japan alongside boar hunter, Sakura Yoshida. In our IACP Award-winning episode, Hannah shares her experience and the history of meat eating in Japan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Award Winners: Navigating Blindness at the Supermarket
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBReporter Jason Strother shows us what it’s like to navigate the supermarket while visually impaired. Listen to our Signal award-winning episode to learn what a more navigable world might be like. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Award Winners: The Drink that Wouldn't Die
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBChartreuse, a beloved liqueur among bartenders, defies the test of time. We recount the history of this drink that wouldn't die in our 2022 IACP Award-Winning episode on this potent elixir created by Carthusian Monks. Ready to shake or stir? Read our Review Team's recommendations for best cocktail shakers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Award Winners: Raiders of the Lost Yeast
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe plan: To extract dormant yeast from the nooks and crannies of ancient Egyptian pots stored in the vaults of the world’s most prestigious museums and bake bread with it. Can it be done? Find out on this week’s episode from our archives. (New episodes will be back in April!) Make your own sourdough loaf at home (without the need for ancient yeast!) with our fail-proof recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Priv...
Award Winners: You're a Good Man, Brady Keys
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBPulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Marcia Chatelain returns to share the story of Brady Keys, a former NFL star and Black entrepreneur whose franchise, All-Pro Chicken, was hailed as the gold standard for Black capitalism in the 1960s. Try making Batter-Fried Chicken at home with our fail-proof recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Award Winners: The Case of the Disappearing Franchise
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBPulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective Dr. Marcia Chatelain explores the cases of three American franchises that disappeared from the American landscape without a trace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Award Winners: World's Greatest Italian Beef
January 25, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week, we replay our award-winning episode inspired by the food in FX's "The Bear". We get to the meat of the matter on how family can be the secret ingredient to creating (what we think) is the world’s greatest Italian beef sandwich. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com Try making an Italian beef sandwich at home with our foolproof recipe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Cheesesteaks Go to Pakistan
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBHow did the Philly Cheesesteak make its way to Lahore, Pakistan? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid traces the transcontinental journey. Try Ayesha Sarwar’s recipe for Desi Philly Cheesesteak or America's Test Kitchen's version of the classic Philly style. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind Boba Tea's Big Boom
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWe're spilling the tea on the origins of boba, or bubble tea. Cookbook author Clarissa Wei reports. Did this episode make you thirsty? Try making our Matcha Fauxba Tea Smoothie, inspired by boba tea! Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lost Crops of Sapelo Island
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, Georgia, is in a battle against time. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports. To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org. Try our recipe for Hoppin' John. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digit...
How Almond Boneless Chicken Took Over Detroit
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBABC, or almond boneless chicken, is a popular Chinese-American dish from Detroit. But it's not as well known outside the Motor City. In this episode, author Curtis Chin investigates whether or not his grandmother's claim of having invented the dish, is true. Try making Almond Boneless Chicken at home with our tested recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Chasing the Freshest Beer
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHow far would you go to ensure the hops in your fresh hop IPAs are as fresh as humanly possible? The answer for one Denver-based brewery? Take advantage of the brewers’ pilot licenses. It’s a race against time in this week’s episode of Proof. Kate Bernot reports. Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at h...
World's First Italian Coffee Bean
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDespite its rich coffee and cafe culture, Italy doesn't produce its own coffee beans. One man is trying to change that, against all odds. Producer John Last reports. Thirsty for some coffee? Check out ATK's recommended Espresso Machines. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Proof returns November 9!
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBWhy aren't Italians drinking Italian coffee? What's the story behind ABC--a.k.a. almond boneless chicken? How did Philly Cheesesteaks become a popular sandwich in Pakistan? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more on Thursday, November 9 when the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen drops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best of Proof: My Father, the YouTube Star
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn the last 'Best of Proof' episode of the year, we bring you a story from 2021 that gives new meaning to the question: How did host Kevin Pang's father end up becoming an unlikely YouTube star? Today, the duo are the stars of Hunger Pangs and authors of A Very Chinese Cookbook, but it didn't start out that way. Want to try a Pang family recipe? Check out this sticky, crispy spare rib recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast....
Best of Proof: Prepping for the Worst
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBPreparing for doomsday might not be as crazy as we think. This week, we bring you an episode from 2019 that takes you inside the culinary minds of people who are ready and prepped for the worst. Stockpiling wheat at home? Try making ATK’s recipe for Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
Best of Proof: How Far Would You Travel for An Apple?
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIt’s apple-picking season, and one man, Tom Brown, is on a mission to find an elusive variety called the Junaluska before it’s too late. Will Tom succeed? Claire Donnelly reports. Gone apple picking? Check out ATK’s recipe for Classic Apple Pie. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best of Proof: Nixtamalization and Indigenous Science
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat is nixtamalization, and why is it so important when preparing corn-based dishes like tortillas and pupusas? Navajo reporter Andi Murphy walks us through her journey of nixtamalizing blue corn, and embarks on an Indigenous information exchange with chefs, scholars, and poets in the process. Want to make your own corn tortillas? Check out ATK’s recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. ...
Best of Proof: Fair Foods
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week, we’re starting autumn off right with one of our all-time favorite episodes: Fair Foods. Chris Siege reports. Craving that sugar cream pie from the Indiana State Fair? Check out ATK’s recipe for Hoosier Pie. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saving the Craft of Soy Sauce
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBFor hundreds of years, Japanese soy sauce was made in wooden barrels, but now, most are made in steel tanks. And some argue: It’s made it less delicious. Can a group of brewers and carpenters save the art of traditional brewing? Hannah Kirshner reports. Curious about all the different varieties? Check out ATK’s reviews on Soy Sauce. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Finding Beer Where It's Banned
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn Pakistan, alcohol is banned for Muslims, who make up around 97% of the population. But, people drink, and there’s even a renowned beer brewery. How do they get around the ban? Kunwar Khuldune Shahid reports. Looking for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options? Check out ATK’s collection of recipes from How to Cocktail. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Proof Presents: Snacks!
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe Proof team presents bite-size stories on snacks and snacking. Want a snack while you listen? Check out ATK’s reviews on potato chips. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Make the Worst Pies in London
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBProof contributor Eliza Rothstein heads to Broadway to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the pies from Sweeney Todd are made. We hear from the actor playing Mrs. Lovett, and dive into the history of food props. Want to learn how to make one of the best pies in town? Check out ATK's recipe for Natchitoches Meat Pies. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
America's First Butter Sculptor
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThe Butter Cow draws enormous crowds every year at the Iowa State Fair. But who came up with the idea to sculpt with butter in the first place? Des Moines Register reporter Courtney Crowder uncovers the forgotten history of the woman who pioneered the art of butter sculpting. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com Want to know the best way to store butter? Check out our reviews on butter storage containers. See Privacy Policy...
Seeking Soviet Korean Cooking
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBReporter Sarah Baik explores the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learns about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chicken Tender Capital, USA
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBFormer Comedian Nick Lavallee is on a mission to make Manchester, New Hampshire the chicken tender capital of the world. Will he succeed? Read reporter Caleb Jagoda's original article from New Hampshire Magazine. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Hungry for some tendies? Make your own Puritan Backroom–Style Chicken Tenders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
How to Make A Battle-Ready Pizza
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHow did the U.S. military create a pizza that warfighters could eat on the battlefield? The Proof team follows the 5-year journey to create the world's most shelf-stable pizza. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Craving pizza now? Check out ATK's reviews on Frozen Pepperoni Pizza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Season 14 Kicks off August 3!
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBHow does beer thrive in a country that bans it? Who's behind the worst pies in London? What does a Danish tale of a blind princess have to do with America's first butter sculptor? The answer to these questions and much, much more on Season 14 of Proof from America's Test Kitchen. Episode 1 drops Thursday, August 3! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What Is Fusion Food?
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBFor the Season 13 closer, we bring you two stories on the theme of fusion food. We look at a JamAsian specialty--Jamaican Pepper Steak--and ask: How did a dish with Chinese roots become a celebrated Jamaican staple? We then head to Vietnam where MasterChef France winner Khanh-Ly Huynh falls hard for the banh mi. (Dionne Reid wrote the story on Jamaican Pepper Steak, and you can find her recipe for it online and in Cook's Illustrated magazine. Reporter Rebecca Rosman reported on Khan...
Revolution at the Cookie Factory
May 25, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 2017, an iconic brand of Argentina's de facto national dessert, the alfajor, was on the brink of disappearing. New management threatened to stop production of El Grandote, or 'The Big One,' but the workers at La Nirva factory refused. Reporter Facundo Iglesia follows the workers' journey as they fight to keep El Grandote--the alfajor of the people--alive. The original version of story, Revolución on the Cookie Factory Floor, was reported by Facundo Iglesia and Sofía Kuan for Nar...
What’s On the Menu in 1906?
May 18, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat did dining out look like in 1906? We put the question to reporter Doug Mack, who dug through the New York Public Library’s “What’s on the Menu” database for answers. Mack encounters items like flaming omelettes, vichy with buttermilk, and calf brains on toast on the menu of one New York-based restaurant chain, Bristol's Dining Rooms. While these dishes may appear bizarre to our modern taste buds, Mack discovers that there may be more to it than meets the eye. See Privacy Poli...
The Road to Good Sake
May 11, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFumiaki Matsuura had just started his job as the toji, or brew master of his family's sake brewery in Ishikawa, Japan, when he noticed a strange smell. A lot was riding on his reputation as the new face of the brewery, but this odor was quickly jeopardizing the business. Will Matsuura get to the bottom of this sake mystery? Story reported by Hannah Kirshner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
The Apple Pie that Made Me
May 04, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBESPN's Baxter Holmes was always told: If it weren't for his family's apple pie, he wouldn't be here. The adage takes on a whole new meaning in this heartfelt episode about origins, love, and loss. (This episode is an adaptation of a story reported originally at Esquire.com. You can also read Baxter’s James Beard Award-winning piece about the NBA’s obsession with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at ESPN.com.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
Taiwan’s Unlikely Beef Noodle Soup
April 27, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBBeef noodle soup is Taiwan's national dish, but its existence is surprising, given that eating beef was taboo on the island not too long ago. Today, there's an annual beef noodle contest where chefs from around the nation duke it out to see who makes the best bowl. How did this happen? Reporter and cookbook author Clarissa Wei investigates. (Clarissa’s forthcoming cookbook, Made in Taiwan, is scheduled for release on September 19, 2023.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Navigating Blindness in the Supermarket
April 20, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat if you knew you were quickly losing your sight? That’s something reporter Jason Strother has thought a lot about. In this episode, Jason takes a crash course at the Colorado Center for the Blind to navigate what cooking or grocery shopping might be like while blind. (Jason’s reporting was supported by the 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship at UC Berkeley. This episode was previously called "Cooking School for the Blind.") See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...